Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon Road Bike Wheel Tubeless Ready - Gloss Carbon/Gloss White
The Roval Rapide CLX III in the elegant Gloss Carbon/Gloss White finish is a high-performance carbon road bike wheel engineered for speed, control, and reliability. Compatible with both tubeless and clincher tyres, it features Roval by Arris carbon spokes, DT Swiss 180 EXP hub internals, and DT SINC Ceramic bearings. Available in Front and Rear versions, each is specifically optimized for its role within the wheel system.
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Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon Road Bike Wheel Tubeless Ready - Gloss Carbon/Gloss White
The Roval Rapide CLX III in the refined Gloss Carbon/Gloss White finish represents the latest evolution of the Rapide wheel family, engineered to deliver the ideal balance of aerodynamics, lightweight performance, stability, and puncture resistance. Designed for road cycling, it is a high-performance wheel built for both racing and demanding training rides.
The carbon rim features FlatStop Bead Hook technology, developed to improve impact resistance and reduce the risk of punctures while maintaining compatibility with both tubeless and traditional clincher tyre setups.
- 🚴 Carbon road bike wheel
- ⚡ Compatible with tubeless and clincher tyres
- 🛞 Carbon Clincher Hooked rim
- 🧵 Roval by Arris carbon spokes
- ⚙️ DT Swiss 180 EXP hub internals
- 💎 DT SINC Ceramic bearings
- 🔒 Center Lock disc brake interface
- 🏁 UCI Approved
Engineered for Speed and Control
The Rapide CLX III has been developed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining outstanding stability and precise handling. The different front and rear rim profiles optimize the wheel system as a whole, improving control and overall riding performance.
FlatStop Bead Hook Technology
The rim incorporates FlatStop Bead Hook technology, developed by Specialized to increase impact and puncture resistance while maintaining a traditional hooked rim profile compatible with both tubeless and clincher tyres.
Carbon Spokes and DT Swiss Hubs
The wheels feature exclusive Roval by Arris carbon spokes paired with Roval hubs using DT Swiss 180 EXP internals with a 36-tooth engagement system and premium DT SINC Ceramic bearings for exceptional smoothness, precision, and reliability.
Front and Rear: What's the Difference?
The Roval Rapide CLX III is available in both Front and Rear versions. The front wheel features a 51 mm rim depth with 18 spokes, while the rear wheel uses a 48 mm rim depth with 24 spokes. Both versions share the same premium construction and are designed to work together as a complete high-performance wheel system.
Key Features
| Category | Carbon Road Bike Wheel |
| Brand | Roval |
| Model | Rapide CLX III |
| Finish | Gloss Carbon / Gloss White |
| Rim Material | Carbon |
| Rim Depth | 51 mm (Front) / 48 mm (Rear) |
| Internal Rim Width | 21 mm |
| Tyre Compatibility | Tubeless Ready and clincher tyres with inner tubes |
| Recommended Tyre Width | 24–38 mm (optimized for 28 mm) |
| Spokes | Roval by Arris carbon spokes – 18 Front / 24 Rear |
| Hubs | Roval hubs with DT Swiss 180 EXP internals |
| Bearings | DT SINC Ceramic |
| Disc Brake Interface | Center Lock |
| Claimed Weight | 600 g Front • 705 g Rear • 1305 g wheelset |
| Certification | UCI Approved |
Why Choose the Roval Rapide CLX III?
The Roval Rapide CLX III Gloss Carbon/Gloss White combines Specialized's latest technologies with premium components to deliver a carbon road wheel built for riders who demand speed, reliability, and compatibility with modern tubeless systems. The elegant Gloss Carbon/Gloss White finish completes the package with a refined and distinctive appearance.
Technical data
- Year
- 2027
- ean13
- 196625240645
- upc
- 196625240645
- mpn
- 30026-6501